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Monthly Archives: December 2014
3 Words: Day 363
Wearing out the seams of life Stretching materialistic dues Past limits with enough strife Overlooking what we knew Inspired by Three Words a Day
Have You Been to The Neighborhood?
No? Well it’s not too late and now is the perfect time as many talented artists are being showcased together in the Season ending award series. It’s the kind of place where all sorts of talent and magic are performed. I was lucky and wandered into The Neighborhood in 2014, and then was personally invitedContinue reading “Have You Been to The Neighborhood?”
Soapbox
Infinite possibilities Secured within our arms reach We make a really great speech Never practicing what’s preached Subvert our capabilities One day we’ll learn what we teach
The Grinch (Tanka)
This Christmas season I wanted to be the Grinch Again, I held out Started having some regrets That lead to power shopping ~Tanka
Cosmic Musicology: If You’re Happy And You Know It
Okay it’s been a while since I’ve set it to shuffle and played Cosmic Musicology with Steve and I’m mostly happy, so here we go. What makes me laugh? Heresy, Nine Inch Nails Comments: Never trust “heresy” it’s worse than ASSuming. What makes me cry? Breathe Me, Sia Comments: The lyrics of this tune are submergedContinue reading “Cosmic Musicology: If You’re Happy And You Know It”
The Wizard
Bright shimmering lights Cast from high in the sky While taking in the sights Guess what it was I spied Without any warning The Wizard walked by It was a great morning I believed I could fly “Never talking Just keeps walking Spreading his magic” Always at my side Bracing my spirit Pushing my stridesContinue reading “The Wizard”
New WP Dashboard
Compartmentalized Defragmented or scattered It doesn’t matter Another person’s chaos Is someone else’s sure order
The Chill
Ominous clouds roll Inland from the Pacific Paralyzing Californians ~ Falling from the sky Forcing rock, land and mud slides Destruction arrived ~ Flash flood alerts ignored Stupidity observed on TV Doesn’t surprise me ~ Luxury of warmth Remains safe and sound indoors Sipping hot coffee ~ Mother Nature reigns Providing the drought relief DesperatelyContinue reading “The Chill”
Cabernet
Elegantly layered Ripe cherry and blackberry Excites taste buds Hints of vanilla and spice Cabernet wines down the night -Tanka
Darkness Into Light
The extended version to accompany my earlier post, Candle of Hope.
– 3 Words: day 346
Despite what we want Like a time machine Bad history repeats Allowing the drama Beckoning to be saved Inspired by today’s 3 Words a Day yes, I know I used 5 of the 3 words.
Candle of Hope
Beyond the darkness Illuminated courage Reaches the surface Embodying eternal strength Born of fire, a new day Rising up from ash Shedding a difficult past Finding new purpose Lighting the candle of hope Learning to let go and grow
– 3 Words: Day 345
Casually, fog forms Around my thoughts In the dawning hours Depleting my power. ~Inspired by 3 Words a Day
Winter Sun
Seasons do change Growth tends to slow Yet greenery remains Alongside the road Mongrel at my side Familiar worn path Even measured strides Helps me to relax Bright blue skies Warming my skin Valued golden prize Shines deep within Ready and able Thriving today Always thankful For another day
Claustrophobia – Tanka
Quick suffocation An instant panic attack Claustrophobia Irrational behavior Hoodie pulled over backward
Exclusive Inflictions 